Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Men’s Team.
The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!
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@ChelseaFC Questions need to be asked of the tactics this evening. Maresca hasn’t got the game plan wrong in any of his games yet, but trying to play out from the back when donkeys like Badiashile and Disasi are playing certainly is not the right game plan for this evening.
🚨🔵 João Félix back to Chelsea, here we go! Deal in place with Atlético Madrid and his agent Jorge Mendes.
Contract until June 2030 plus option for João, as travel and medical tests being booked for next 24/48h.
Gallagher-Atléti, João-Chelsea.
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